Electrophotography – Control of electrophotography process – Control of fixing
Patent
1997-12-17
1999-03-30
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Control of electrophotography process
Control of fixing
399329, 399341, G03G 1520
Patent
active
058900322
ABSTRACT:
A belt fusing accessory, for a reproduction apparatus, the belt fusing accessory providing selectable image gloss. The belt fusing accessory, as disclosed, includes a heated fuser roller and a pressure roller in nip relation with the fuser roller. A steering roller is located downstream of the nip between the fuser roller and the pressure roller. A fusing belt is entrained about the fuser roller and the steering roller. Heat to the fuser roller is controlled dependent upon the desired gloss condition for the colorant image on the receiver member.
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Aslam Muhammed
Chowdry Arun
Staudenmayer William J.
Chen Sophia S.
Eastman Kodak Company
Grimley Arthur T.
Kessler Lawrence P.
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